AKURE — Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has denied sponsoring APC members to defect to other parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at a meeting with APC local government and ward chairmen in Akure, he declared zero tolerance for anti-party activity and described his accusers as blackmailers. He urged support for President Tinubu and all APC candidates, and tasked party officials with grassroots mobilisation.